Housing in Alabama local government
What Alabama city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
120 Alabama meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Alabama with the most housing activity
- Opelika, AL (19)
- Huntsville, AL (13)
- Fairhope, AL (11)
- Vestavia Hills, AL (10)
- La Fayette, AL (8)
- Fruithurst, AL (7)
- Auburn, AL (5)
- Decatur, AL (5)
- Gulf Shores, AL (4)
- Powell, AL (4)
- Lee County, AL (4)
- Owens Cross Roads, AL (3)
Latest matching meetings
Huntsville City Council to hold public hearings on multiple rezoning requests
The City Council will conduct public hearings on three zoning changes, including a 505.03-acre request for a housing district. The body will also address public nuisance abatements and prepare for the August 25, 2026, municipal election.
Board to decide on two setback variances carried over from June
The Opelika Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests that were carried over from its June meeting due to a lack of quorum. Both requests involve residential developments in commercial (C-2) zones and seek multiple setback reductions. The first is for 300 S 7th Street, and the second is for 500…
Council to create new Tax Increment Financing District (TIFD 9) for development
The City Council will vote on creating Tax Increment Financing District 9 and adopting its project plan, along with rezoning two large parcels near University Drive and Capshaw Road. Other actions include amending the lodging tax, establishing a vendor gratuity policy, changing tree commission rules, and annexing 2.62…
Council to consider nuisance abatement orders for over 80 properties
This special called meeting focuses entirely on nuisance abatement: orders to abate unsafe structures, trash, and debris at dozens of properties, along with public hearings to assess liens for demolition, trash removal, and grass cutting. The council will vote on abatement orders for 25 structures and 26 trash/debris…
Planning Commission to review subdivision of lot at 1649 E Eastoaks
The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat to divide a residential lot into two parcels at 1649 E Eastoaks. The body will also discuss General Plan and MIH strategies.
Council approves start of golf course sale process for residential housing
The Riverview City Council voted to begin the process of selling a portion of the municipal golf course for residential development, pending a voter referendum in November 2026. The council also directed the Planning Commission and Recreation Department to amend the 2024 Master Plan and the 2027‑2032 Parks and…
Planning Commission to consider rezoning for King Valley Drive townhouses
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a rezoning request for a property on King Valley Drive. The body will determine if the land should be changed from R-11 to R-4 zoning to allow for townhouse development.
Council to consider rezoning 505 acres for housing near Mt. Lebanon Rd.
The council will hold public hearings on several rezonings, including a 505-acre Planned Development-Housing District at Harris Farms. They will also vote on annexations near University Drive and Capshaw Rd., a postponed lodging tax amendment, and multiple contracts and leases. A public hearing is set for demolition…
Council considers one-year moratorium on new residential development in multiple zones
The council will vote on Ordinance 2026-18, which imposes a one-year moratorium on most residential development applications in RS-2, RS-3, and RHD zones. They will also consider rezoning a parcel along Riverbend Lane from manufactured housing to leisure commercial, restrict truck traffic on Rushing Springs Road, and…
Annexation and rezoning of four Ed Spears Road parcels to Single Family Residential
The Planning Commission will discuss annexing two parcels in Madison County and zoning them as Single Family Residential (RS2) for a proposed subdivision. It will also consider rezoning two parcels already within Owens Cross Roads from Estate Residential to Single Family Residential (RS2). These actions involve…
Council to consider approving $33.5M FY 2026-27 proposed budget
The Auburn City Council will consider approving the FY 2026-27 proposed budget totaling $33,456,954. The consent calendar includes a lease amendment with Almost Free to All (AFTA) for the Carnegie Library, a sewer project budget adjustment, and a dispatcher pay correction. A public hearing will be held on amending…
Council to review PUD amendment for Willoughby Corner at Emma and 120th
The Lafayette City Council will hold a public hearing to review a sketch plan for a Planned Unit Development amendment to the Willoughby Corner Final PUD at the southwest corner of Emma Street and North 120th Street. The council will also hold a second public hearing to adopt the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency…
Chelsea City Council to consider two residential rezoning requests
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning requests to convert agricultural-residential land into residential districts. The body will also review city bills for payment.
Rezoning of Gulf Health Hospitals property from R-4 to B-4 district
The Fairhope Planning Commission will consider several development proposals, including a one‑year extension for the 10‑unit Proper Townhomes project and public hearings on three minor subdivision plats. A rezoning request will be heard to change a Gulf Health Hospitals site from low‑density residential (R‑4) to…
Three rezoning requests to residential single-family districts
The council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests to residential single-family districts. Other actions include resolutions for a Community Development Block Grant Action Plan, a Bulletproof Vest Grant, an Event Center budget increase, police shooting range upgrades, and Princess Theatre repairs…
Planning Commission to review several new residential subdivisions and utility upgrades
The Planning Commission will consider multiple land development requests, including the creation of over 100 new residential lots. The body will also review a site plan for a new warehouse and a conditional use permit for a water treatment plant upgrade.
Council to vote on law enforcement contract amendment and road striping bid
Fruit Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2026, to discuss and take action on several items. Key decisions include approving a bid for 2026 road striping (with quotes ranging $18,975–$62,300), amending the interlocal law enforcement services agreement (mounting monthly payments up to…
Fruit Heights discusses General Plan and Moderate Income Housing
The Fruit Heights City Council and Planning Commission will hold a work session on May 14, 2026, to discuss updates to the General Plan and Moderate Income Housing compliance. The meeting includes an informational presentation on land use law and a review of strategies for Moderate Income Housing.
Council and Planning Commission to discuss General Plan and MIH updates
The Fruit Heights City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to discuss amending the city's General Plan and Moderate-Income Housing (MIH) strategies. The session includes an informal open house, followed by information on the amendment process, MIH compliance, costs, and strategies. No formal…
Commission considers rezoning 3119 Timberlake Road for office development
The Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on several rezoning requests, including converting 3119 Timberlake Road from R‑1 to O‑1 for an office building. Other items include final plat approvals for resurvey projects and conditional use requests for a donation center and a pet grooming business…
Council to vote on rezoning 114 acres for 'Trails of Double Oak'
The council will hold public hearings and vote on a proposed rezoning of 114.5 acres at Highway 11 for a residential development called 'The Trails of Double Oak'. They will also consider resolutions to purchase CloudPermit software for $27,000, declare surplus furniture, and authorize a Memorandum of Agreement with…
Council to consider rezoning for multi-family housing
The Foley City Council will hold public hearings on declaring a weed nuisance at 13306 McGaster Trail and rezoning two properties: one to Preferred Office and one to Multi-Family Residential. They will also consider resolutions for intersection improvements at Miflin Road/SR 161, accepting donations for the new…
Planning Commission to consider rezoning for Oak Mountain State Park development
The Planning Commission will review three land use requests, including a large residential rezoning and a townhouse development. The body will also consider a final plat for a residential subdivision.
Planning Commission to review multiple subdivision plats and conditional use requests
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider preliminary plats for seven subdivisions and conditional use requests for various residential and commercial projects. The body will also review final plats and one rezoning request for property on Birmingham Highway.
Planning Commission reviews three new housing plats and restaurant seating rules
The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three new residential subdivision plats: a 116-lot townhouse project on West 34th Avenue, a 40-lot townhouse development on Oyster Bay Lane, and a 76-lot single-family subdivision near Oak Road West. The commission will also review a zoning text…
City Council to discuss zoning amendments and residential use removals
The City Council will discuss zoning amendments previously tabled in 2025 and 2026. Some items are identified as time-sensitive due to the July 17, 2026, expiration of a suspension on certain residential applications under Ordinance No. 1859.
Council to decide annexation of 56 acres for Cain Park subdivision
The Hartselle City Council will hold public hearings and final votes on several ordinances, including rezoning two acres on Foote Road, annexing 56 acres on East Byrd Road for Cain Park, and updating the zoning ordinance for non-conforming mobile homes. New business includes accepting infrastructure improvements for…
Council to extend residential building permit moratorium through May 1
The Boaz City Council will vote on extending a temporary moratorium on building permits for certain residential housing. Two public hearings are scheduled for April 27: one on a retail beer/wine license for Boaz Food Mart at 20 Peppers Road, and another on amending minimum building standards in the zoning ordinance…
Planning Commission to consider residential subdivisions and zoning height amendments
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four subdivision plat requests and a resolution to temporarily suspend certain residential project applications. The body will also discuss proposed amendments to the city zoning ordinance regarding building height.
City Council to discuss hemp products, homebuilding academy, and financial software
The City Council will hold discussions on three specific topics. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
Council to consider new ordinances regulating tobacco, vape and hemp retailers
The Walnut Grove City Council will discuss three proposed ordinances that would require a special use permit, establish licensing requirements, and set location restrictions for smoke, vape and hemp retailers. The council will also consider an amendment to the accessory dwelling unit code, a discussion on compensation…
Council will consider authorizing sale of city property to Safe-T-Shelter.
The Hartselle City Council meeting on March 24, 2026 will review several introductory ordinances, including revisions to zoning and annexation proposals. Council members will also consider a resolution to suspend rules for immediate consideration of the sale of city property to Safe‑T‑Shelter. Additional items include…
Planning Commission considers approval of large multi‑family projects, including Tree Tops II Apartments
The Opelika Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several preliminary plats for new subdivisions and a master‑plan amendment. It will also consider conditional‑use applications for townhomes, a wine bar, a fitness center, and two sizable apartment projects, including Tree Tops II Apartments (338 units)…
Planning Commission to consider 1-year extension for 65-lot Collins Drive subdivision
The joint meeting will consider a Historic Design Review Permit for exterior paint and reroof of the Hink Block at 818-846 Lincoln Way, and a 1-year time extension for the Collins Drive Subdivision to subdivide 27.9 acres into 65 single-family lots at 975 & 1055 Collins Drive. The commission will also approve minutes…
Council to hold executive session on FAA letter and Sundar Subdivision
The Lafayette City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 17, 2026, with a consent agenda including a license plate ordinance correction, easements for CDOT and Boulder County, and contracts for a court case management system. A presentation on an affordable housing fee study and a contract for citywide concrete…
Commission votes on rezoning 4875 Sicard Hollow Rd to commercial B‑2
The Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several land‑use actions, including a rezoning of 4875 Sicard Hollow Road from INST‑1 to B‑2 for a car wash and retail use. It will also review a rezoning of Belwood Drive and Autumn Lane parcels to R‑9 for single‑family homes, a conditional use request…
Council reviews 2025 tax incentive reports and makes recommendations
The Powell Tax Incentive Review Council will consider the 2025 CRA and EZ tax abatement reports and the 2025 TIF abatement reports. They will discuss residential CRA activity at 70 Case Avenue, note the absence of active EZ agreements, and review existing commercial/industrial CRA agreements for Downtown and Powell…
Rezoning & conditional use of 3310 Society Hill Rd for commercial & 252 apartments
The Opelika Planning Commission will consider a final plat for the Highline Subdivision at 2410 Cunningham Drive. It will hold public hearings on rezoning, a land‑use plan amendment, and a conditional use for 3310 Society Hill Road, proposing four commercial buildings and 252 apartment units. Additional items include…
Council to vote on $170,000 kayak launch at Point Mallard
The Decatur City Council will hold public hearings on abating unsafe conditions at three properties and pre-zoning a parcel at 2520 Point Mallard Drive. The Council will also vote on multiple resolutions, including funding a kayak launch, approving short-term rental software, and updating golf course rates. Other…
Commission to consider rezoning 4875 Sicard Hollow Rd for commercial use
The Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will review two rezoning requests and one final plat request. Item 5 seeks to change 4875 Sicard Hollow Rd from Inst‑1 to B‑2 for commercial development. Item 6 proposes rezoning three Belwood Drive parcels and one Autumn Lane parcel from R‑4/R‑8 to R‑9 for…